A. fall towards the sun
B. scatter and stop moving
C. continue to move at tangent to their original orbits
D. continue to move perpendicular to their original orbits.

Correct Answer:

Option D – continue to move perpendicular to their original orbits. 

Explanation:

The planets would shoot off in straight lines going out into space. The Sun’s gravity is what makes them follow curved orbits.

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